What was the name of the hurricane that hit UK in 1987?

Answer 1

Worst Hurricane to Hit EnglandOn Oct. 15/87 a BBC weatherman famously dismissed any rumours that a hurrican was on its way to souther England. Scientifically he was correct, but Souther England still suffered the worst storm since 1703 and 4th worst since records began. Such a storm is only predicted to occur in the United Kingdom once every 300 years. Since 1987 the number of recording stations and the use of satellites has increased greatly. It is unlikely that the UK would be caught out in such a way again!

The Gream Storm of 1987 was not officially classified as a hurricane by meteorologists as is was gusts, not sustained winds that reached hurrican force. On the Beaufort scale, a Hurrican Force wind (Force 12) is defined at 64 knots or more for a period of at least 10 mins. Gusts of wind, which cause most of the major damage, are not included in the classification of hurricanes. In 1987 a top wind speed of 70 knots over 10 mins., was recorded in Hampshire, but this was only an average and could therefore not be classified as hurricane force.

Although not defined technically as a hurricane, gusts up to 122 MPH caused havoc and extensive damage across London and the Home Countries. A total and unequalled 15 million trees were lost, including 6 of the famous oaks at Sevenoaks. 18 people were killed. London lost power for the first time since the Blitze and 1.9 billion pounds of damage was caused. A ship capsized at Dover and across the channell a ferry was blown ashore near Folkestone. 90% of Kent's roads were blocked due to fallen trees and other damage. The Great Storm of 1987 coould have claimed many more than the 18 lives if it had hit Southern England during daylight hours.

Here are more opinions and answers from other FAQ Farmers:

• The October 1987 Southern England storm front was noted to be the WORST cyclic storm to hit the area in 300 years and was probably caused by the SAME Nature Intelligences who also blew the Spanish Armada off course when it tried to invade England a few centuries before (similar to the Kamikazi Divine Wind that blew the Chinese fleet off course on its way to invade Japan).

• See the Related Link for "Hurricane Affects Terrorist Stock Market in October 1987 " to the bottom for the answer.

Additionally, it could be noted that England can also be hit by strong mid-latitude cyclones, which can sometimes be as severe as a hurricane.

Answer 2

There were three Atlantic hurricanes in 1987. Their names were Arlene, Emily, and Floyd.

There were also 10 east Pacific hurricanes in 1987. They were Eugene, Greg, Hilary, Jova, Lidia, Max, Norma, Otis, Peke, and Ramon.

Answer 3

Southen England 1987

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